CVE-2006-2209: Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in index.php in PHP Arena paCheckBook 1.1 allow remote attackers to exe

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MEDIUM 6.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-2209 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting pacheckbook. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in index.php in PHP Arena paCheckBook 1.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via (1) the transtype parameter in an add action or (2) entry parameter in an edit action. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained from third party information.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.4 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 31%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-05-05
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: php arena

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-05-05 12:46 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:24 UTCUpdated Record last modified

php arena pacheckbook DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy pacheckbook || rpm -q pacheckbook || pacheckbook --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison pacheckbook sudo apt install pacheckbook=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1> sudo apt-mark hold pacheckbook

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list pacheckbook sudo dnf downgrade pacheckbook-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1> sudo dnf versionlock add pacheckbook

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Pacheckbook 1.1 - 'index.php' Multiple SQL Injections

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-2209?

pacheckbook: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-2209 being exploited?

CVE-2006-2209 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2006-2209 affect?

CVE-2006-2209 affects pacheckbook. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in index.php in PHP Arena paCheckBook 1.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via (1) the transtype parameter in an add action or (2) entry parameter in an edit action. NOTE: the

How urgent is CVE-2006-2209?

Priority 45/100. Public exploit reference

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